Government agencies say joint investigation into drone sightings reveals no threat
Government agencies issued a joint statement Monday regarding their ongoing investigation into mysterious drone sightings reported across the United States over the past several weeks, primarily in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense said the agencies “acknowledge the concerns” […]
Schumer seeks legislation giving local officials authority to ‘swiftly’ respond to drone sightings
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) announced Monday that he will move this week to advance a drone bill that would give local governments more powers to address growing concerns about drone sightings. After reports of drones flying over New Jersey and New York, particularly near military research facilities and President Trump's Bedminster golf course, lawmakers are […]
Drone sightings a combination of 'lawful' drones, other aircrafts and stars, officials say
Federal officials said in a statement Monday that recent drone sightings have included a combination of “legal” drones, other aircraft and stellar objects. “After reviewing technical data and information from relevant members of the public, sightings to date include a combination of legal commercial, hobbyist, and law enforcement drones, as well as accidental pilots of […]
2 males accused of operating drone ‘dangerously close’ to Boston’s Logan Airport
With drones making headlines across the country, two Massachusetts men have been charged with operating a drone “dangerously close” to Boston's Logan Airport. At approximately 10:22 p.m. Saturday, Boston Police Harbor Patrol officers arrested Robert Duffy, 42, of Charlestown, and Jeremy Forcik, 32, of Bridgewater. “Even small drones pose significant risks, including the potential for […]
Officials release details about drone seen near U.S. Air Force base in Ohio
Government officials on Monday responded to recent drone sightings near an Air Force base in Ohio, noting that the incident appears to be unrelated to unusual sightings in the Northeast. The drone was spotted near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Greene County over the weekend. The base closed its airspace for four hours Saturday after […]
Kirby Releases New Statement Clarifying What White House Knows About ‘Suspicious’ Drone Activity
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER: White House National Security Communications Assistant John Kirby speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory3:58 PM – Monday, December 16, 2024 The White House finally announced Monday its most comprehensive response to date regarding […]
Iran/American citizen charged in connection with Iran drone strike that killed US servicemembers
Two Iranian men have been charged in connection with a deadly drone attack that killed three U.S. military personnel and injured dozens of others earlier this year. Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi was arrested in Massachusetts and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday. The other suspect, Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, was arrested in Italy and is being […]
Joe Rogan ‘Genuinely Concerned’ About Drone Sightings After Expert Theory Emerges
Podcast mogul Joe Rogan said he is “genuinely concerned” about recent drone sightings in the tri-state area after an expert theory emerged. Logan responded to a video posted by John Ferguson, CEO of Saxon Ammando, a Kansas-based company that specializes in unmanned autonomous remote systems technology, saying, “This is… “This is the first video about […]
Key US Air Force base shut down over drone activity as aerospace CEO unveils chilling theory on wave of mysterious drones
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton was closed for four hours late Friday night and early Saturday morning after a small unmanned aircraft system was discovered nearby. wisconsin Reported. “My guess is they're trying to smell something on the ground, like a gas leak or radioactive material.” “The base's leadership has determined that any intrusion […]
NJ drone incidents spur government push for more counter-drone powers as current authorities set to expire
A mysterious drone phenomenon centered in New Jersey is prompting government officials to renew calls for more force as counter-drone authorizations expire this week. Current counter-drone authorities, authorized as part of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, require both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use advanced detection technology […]